Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 3,4-Diethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione (CAS: 5231-87-8)?
Answer
3,4-Diethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione is primarily used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries as a precursor in the synthesis of other organic compounds. It is also employed in the production of dyes and pigments, and as a reagent in organic chemistry for various reactions such as Friedel-Crafts alkylation and alkenylation.
About
CAS No
5231-87-8
English Name
3,4-Diethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione
Molecular Formula
C8H10O4
Molecular Weight
170.16 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC1=C(C(=O)C1=O)OCC
InChIKey
DFSFLZCLKYZYRD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-09 15:43
